Summer is the most awaited time for many. It is the time to go on breaks, vacations, and do a lot of travelling, be it international or within state. This is also the perfect time to bond with your family and friends, since classes have ended. Most go on long road trips during the break. Now that summer flew by fast and is nearing its season’s end, have you made the most out of it?
While you have got your perfect tan for all the chilling you made at the beach, or from your long road trips, did you know that the heat of the summer sun affects–and potentially damage your car too?
More than your skin and hair, the sun can also post a threat to your vehicle, especially when exposed under direct sunlight over a long period or time, with little or no protection. Here are some ways it can manifest it on your vehicle:
Aesthetics
Think of it this way: the effect of direct heat on a car’s paint isn’t that different than the effect of too much sun on your skin. Apart from simply parking in shade, it’s also important to bathe, dry, polish and wax your car regularly; failure to do so might permanently damage your paint in the long run.
Tires
Although it is not directly exposed to the hot sun rays, the tires of your car can also receive damages from the heat indirectly, considering the hot pavements it rolls on to.
A hot car on hot pavement is just begging to blow out. Bring your car to our service department, and we’ll make sure that you’re rolling just as you should be. In the long run or in an event of overexposure to heat, your tires can be damaged and dried out. Worse, the heat can also cause the air pressure to increase in your tires, which can make them ride on less of the surface area. This posts a threat on safety because when a tire is over-inflated, it causes the center of your tire to wear faster than the outer edges.
This principle also applies true to winshield wipers, and other rubberized trims of your vehicle, such as belts and hoses. the same is true of windshield wipers, rubberized trims, and various underhood belts and hoses.
Engine and fluids
A hot engine needs all the lubrication and coolant it can get, especially on a hot summer day as it travels lengths of distance. Remember, your battery is composed of both water and acid, which provide the power. In the heat of summer, the water can evaporate, which exposes the lead plates inside it.
Moreover, since the sun is out and glaring, majority of travelers by car will tend to blast their air conditioning unit to its full capacity. This can preempt your car’s engine wear and tear too! At the same time, your gas tank can also be emptied faster because of this, as well as it can evaporate way faster during summer compared to the colder months.
Interior
Over time, the plastic areas of your dashboard and other interior elements can begin to crack due to UV damage. These areas can also become discolored. If you have a touch screen in your vehicle, as many newer cars do, it could get damaged by the sun’s rays (in much the same way that your smartphone’s screen could get damaged by heat and sun exposure). The best thing you can do to prevent interior damage to your vehicle is to park in the shade whenever you can. If you don’t have a garage or carport, try to place a sun shield in your windshield when you can.
How tinting can help:
Prolong your car’s lifespan
The heat and UV rays doesn’t only endanger your skin but can also affect your car’s interior. These rays mixed with the high temperature can cause the interior upholstery of your car to fade faster, making it look older than it is.
At the same time, the wood trim and dashboard can also suffer from the heat too! It can cause the wood to fade. Plastic parts of the interior can also succumb to the heat and have cracks.
Car tint keeps your car interior from heat that can damage it from warping, fading, or cracking. It blocks 90% or more of harmful UV rays while also significantly reducing heat. By installing it to your windows, you prevent your car’s interior from deteriorating at a much faster pace.
Tint your car this summer!
Many people actually want their cars be tinted come summertime to have access to tinting’s benefits to its passengers: lessen or get rid of the sun’s glare, keep the vehicle cooler and protect the interiors from premature deterioration caused by the sun.
The summertime is generally warmer, which is actually a plus for car tinting. According to experts, the higher the temperature is, the tint will dry down and “cure” faster naturally. But, as the humidity also rises, it can compromise the actual application of the films. High humidity can effect the way tint adheres to glass better, and drying faster at the same time.
SOURCES:
http://easyenergysavingtips.com/top-5-benefits-car-window-tinting/
http://hubpages.com/autos/Why-Should-I-tint-my-car-windows
https://news.leavitt.com/personal/summer-heat-affects-vehicle/
http://www.12news.com/weather/heat/heres-what-happens-to-your-car-in-extreme-heat/251526112
